Sam Allardyce 'deeply disappointed' by England exit - but wants another job

Allardyce appeared to tell journalists about how to “get around” third party transfer regulations

There were hopes that Allardyce could crack the puzzle others had always made over-complicated (Getty)

Sam Allardyce says he is “deeply disappointed” to have been relieved of his duties as England manager, following a newspaper sting operation, after just 67 days in the role.

The 61-year-old held crisis talks with the Football Association after appearing to instruct undercover journalists from the Daily Telegraph posing as businessmen from the Far East about how to “get around” strict third party transfer regulations.

The former Bolton and West Ham manager said: “Further to recent events, The FA and I have mutually agreed to part company. It was a great honour for me to be appointed back in July and I am deeply disappointed at this outcome.

“This afternoon (Tuesday), I met with Greg Clarke and Martin Glenn and offered a sincere and wholehearted apology for my actions.

“Although it was made clear during the recorded conversations that any proposed arrangements would need The FA's full approval, I recognise I made some comments which have caused embarrassment.

“As part of today's meeting, I was asked to clarify what I said and the context in which the conversations took place. I have co-operated fully in this regard.

“I also regret my comments with regard to other individuals.”

It has been reported that former Sunderland boss Allardyce remains keen on remaining in management despite the damage done to his reputation following the scandal.

Following the initial accusations on Monday evening, the newspaper has since revealed that Allardyce, who has been investigated for his tax affairs in the past, said that HMRC “fly out tax demands without any real knowledge whether they should or shouldn’t”.

He told reporters: “The most corrupt business in our country would be what? You’ll be shocked when I tell you this – HMRC. They fly out tax demands without any real knowledge whether they should or shouldn’t.

“They just put ‘em out willy-nilly and if you pay them, people s*** themselves and pay them. Then they go to their accountant and say, and if you’ve got a s*** accountant, the account s**** himself and says, well you must owe them, you had better pay it.”